Over recent decades, led by globalisation, many of our cities have seen green spaces dwindling. This is set to change…
Category: furniture
Factory Office
Fresh from Orgatec 2016, I reflect on some of the latest trends and products to hit the office design scene….
Stripes, Industrial Chic and Zebras
Childlike design and Industrial Chic… just a couple of noticeable trends on the eve of Orgatec 2016 in Cologne…
Clerkenwell V BREXIT
As the pound drops to a 31 year low against the US Dollar, British furniture exports take off… but what about the flip side…?
Furnishing the future
A little over 11 years ago I was involved in bringing Vitra Design Museum’s world renowned 100 Years 100 Chairs exhibition to Manchester – with a fantastic team and supported by an enthusiastic Architecture Community. It […]
Perfection V Ambition (finale)
Perfection V Ambition (finale) is the conclusion of my mini-series. Matt Welsh of naughtone gives me a glimpse behind the scenes and talks me through the big deal…
Swiss re-Made
Two brothers returned to their childhood to make unique, soulful furniture out of other peoples’ rubbish. And it’s pretty amazing…
Stupid furniture…
Other industries are moving apace, integrating technology and making equipment smart. So why is furniture still so stupid?
Salone 16: Sneaki Peeki
Already a thousand Milan previews have invaded your Twitter and Facebook timelines. A few have even found their way into your inbox. So I’ll be brief. Here’s some cool stuff that has caught my eye as we head […]
Zaha Hadid: Interior Motives
Zaha Hadid didn’t just design buildings, she designed furniture, fashion and objects. Following her untimely passing, I take a look at her unique style.
furniture strategist 